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Rural consumers don't look for freebies during promotions: Mayank Pareek
Interview with COO, marketing & sales, Maruti Suzuki
 "Rural consumers don't look for freebies during promotions: Mayank Pareek")
Trust deficit
A leader, who has his group's support, tends to defend the collective interest of his group, says a new book
 "Trust deficit")
Need for speed
In a slow market, FMCG companies are using handheld devices to shorten their stock replenishment cycles and keep costs on a tight leash
 "Need for speed")
Everyone is at risk
Workplace bullying is rife and the problem is aggravated when times are bad
 "Everyone is at risk")
How Asaram's claims of impotency was nailed
Potency tests carried out on those accused of sexual crimes indicate medically whether they are capable of the acts
 "How Asaram's claims of impotency was nailed")
Luxury retails with a flourish
The downturn, hurting consumer spending and industries, has bypassed the uber-luxury streets
 "Luxury retails with a flourish")
Tracking terror
How NIA is stopping terrorists on their tracks
 "Tracking terror")
The incompetent authorities
Shovon Chowdhury illuminates how the ineptitude of the Indian state borders on the ridiculous
 "The incompetent authorities")
The road to perdition
Rajiv Rao looks at how M Night Shyamalan, Hollywood's golden child, ruined his career
 "The road to perdition")
 "Atheist awareness week")
Billionaire acres
Once the preferred residence of maharajas and the British elite, Alipore today is the leafy abode of Kolkata's biggest business families. The author walks through the city's "royal" estate
 "Billionaire acres")
Armani kids
From Fendi shoes, Armani jackets and Baby Dior rompers to Young Versace tops, fashion-conscious kids are now busy shopping at plush stores that have opened up to cater to their super-luxurious dreams
 "Armani kids")
Own a piece of Buddhist history
The author checks out the fare at the ongoing Sotheby's auction
 "Own a piece of Buddhist history")
Vino Italiano
Amarone is made from partially-dried grapes which are dried in the shade for 3-4 months to lose 40% of their weight before being processed into wine
 "Vino Italiano")
Chess (#1061)
Vladimir Kramnik clinically beat Dmitry Andreikin to win the World Cup
 "Chess (#1061)")
My Life My Style: Ayaan Ali Khan
Maestro's choice
 "My Life My Style: Ayaan Ali Khan")
Make time for breakfast
A recent survey highlights how an astonishingly high number of Indians don't consider breakfast an essential meal
 "Make time for breakfast")